30.01.2022
Appointment of new Rector of Howth announced
The Revd Philip Heak has been appointed the new Rector of Howth in the Diocese of Dublin. Philip is currently Rector of Naas Union of Parishes in the Diocese of Meath and Kildare and his appointment was announced in both parishes this morning (Sunday January 30).
Philip was ordained a deacon in 1995 and priested in 1996. He has served as Curate at St Mark’s, Lisburn and as Curate/Priest in Charge at St Nicholas’s, Galway. He was Diocesan Youth Officer in Cashel, Ferns and Ossory for six years before moving to Naas as Rector in 2006 where he has served ever since.
Among his priorities in ministry, Philip includes worship and liturgy, pastoral care, school, outreach, ecumenism, discipleship, music and arts and community involvement. He plays the uilleann pipes and his interests include traditional Irish music, photography, woodwork, audio recording, cookery and movies and art.
Speaking following the announcement, Philip said: “It has been an immense privilege to serve as Rector in Naas Union of Parishes and I have greatly enjoyed my time here. Christabel and I have many fond memories of Naas, Kill and Rathmore. Although moving will be bittersweet, I am looking forward to an exciting ministry in Howth and appreciate your prayers for both the parish that I’m leaving and the one to which I go.”
Philip succeeds Canon Kevin Brew who retired as Rector of Howth last year.